Gertrude, WV is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. It is located along the Greenbrier River, 10 miles (16 km) west of Marlinton. The community was named after Gertrude Davis, the daughter of a local landowner.
The first settlers arrived in the Gertrude area in the early 1800s. The community grew slowly at first, but it began to boom in the late 1800s due to the logging industry. The logging industry brought jobs and prosperity to the area, and Gertrude's population grew rapidly.
The logging industry declined in the early 20th century, but Gertrude continued to grow. The community became a popular tourist destination, and it was home to a number of hotels, resorts, and summer camps.
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